RAD 235 - Radiology Clinical Education 2

Credits: 6
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 32

Description: Students will develop independent clinical practice of procedures previously mastered. This course allows students to perform radiographic examinations under the supervision of a qualified Radiographer. Students will continue documenting and testing on studies that have been presented in Radiology Procedures 1 and 2. Emphasis will be placed on continued improvement of imaging skills. Clinical competence in a procedure means students performed the procedure independently, consistently, and effectively during the course of their clinical rotation. Students will rotate through advanced imaging modalities to gain experience in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, and CT (computerized tomography). This course will meet for a total of 480 clinical hours in eight-hour shifts.

Prerequisites: RAD 215 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
Corequisites: RAD 200
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies

Perform procedures under the direct supervision of a technologist.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills performing radiology exams.
Display professionalism with appearance, attendance, and interactions with an organization.
Demonstrate the ability to prepare all equipment necessary to perform a procedure.
Communicate effectively with patients taking into consideration variations in characteristics such as age, gender, and medical condition.
Utilize computer skills in the documentation of a patient’s history.
Integrate knowledge of related anatomy and positioning to the production of quality radiographs.
Apply the appropriate radiological technique for each patient and situation.
Focus on patient care and professional ethics while demonstrating empathy and professional behavior.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to body mechanics, safe patient transfer, and patient restraint.
Demonstrate designated clinical competencies.
Document experience gained in advanced modalities.
Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they pertain to patient care and the performance of radiology procedures.
Develop test-taking skills and strategies to be successful on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist exam.
Complete all outstanding competencies-based clinical assignments necessary to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam.